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Hello, Pigale!
No, I have not seen the final on Holland's Got Talent, yet.
I must find it on YouTube!
I am very pleased Amira is doing so well.
And, yes, she is very nice young lady!
Yes, the Criterium starts today at St Etienne, and makes its way to the Alps as the week goes on.
You also have the Prix du Jockey Club today, which I hope to find on some channel or other!

Hi, Rusty!
Oh dear.....my younger daughter has been on the phone to me......it is a good job that I didn't know (or remember) that she and her friend had planned to meet up for a meal at a restaurant in the London Bridge area last night.
The arrangement was called off at the last minute!
I would have been worrying about two 'children' then, instead of only the one!
I am feeling shaken..... and luckily all my family members are safe.
How heartbreaking and worrying this must all be for so many people.
One never knows where the terrorists will strike next.......
I hope the Manchester Benefits Concert proceeds safely - I am sure that the security there will be first class.
I have the Roland Garros tennis on...are you watching any of it?
I think Novak is playing later .....I wonder whether Andre Agassi wil show up?
He is acting as "advisor" to Novak at the moment.




Hello, Pigale!
Yes, a bad and sad occasion , the terrorists striking again......no knowing where they will strike next.... very cowardly action hitting out at the general public, who have no means of defending themselves.
Borough Market is a food and drink open air market near London Bridge mainline station.
It is also near to Guy's Hospital, so I have been there a few times when visiting at the hospital.

Hello, Elle!
It is very worrying for everyone.
Where will the next attack be, as you say?
No Roland Garros for me today, I have a bike race to watch in France.
But first I am taking myself off for a walk!

Hi, Rusty!
I hope that you enjoyed your walk?
And that the cycling is going well?
I am abandoning the tennis for the countryside!
We are just out for a walk....taking good advantage of the fact that today is very much cooler and fresher to get some worthwhile exercise both for the dog - and for ourselves!!
Back in a bit.......

Hello, Elle.
Yes, all going well here.
Cycling was good.
It is quite warm here!

Hello, Pigale,
I found the video of Amira in the final of HGT.
She is just incredible!
What a wonderful voice!
And was only nine years old.
I hope she goes on to a have a good career.

Hello Rusty,

I am glad you found and listened to HGT final.
Yes, I have become addicted to this little one, and she is
just so very sweet - I did see a clip when she is singing
and her brother is playing the violin next to her - was
quite good but I don't remember where it was.

It looks like she has already started her career - she too
sang with Andre Rieu, and also O Solo Mio in a duo
with an adult tenor - and even though he has a
powerful voice, you could still hear hers, clear and
powerful too.

I shall watch some cycling when they get to the Alps.
Have you got a favourite cyclist in this race?

Hello, Pigale!
I saw her sing O Sole Mio with a young Italian tenor, but I have forgotten his name.
Yes, I watched her with Andre Rieu and she was brilliant.
I can quite understand you becoming addicted to her!
I am a fan, now, too!
I have no favourite in the race but I like Contador.
I am looking forward to the Alpine stages.

Good evening, Rusty!
I have just come indoors - surprisingly it is turning quite chilly out!
I think, though, that this is simply by contrast to the previous humidity that we were experiencing.
I am not complaining .......it is very pleasant..........all we need now is some rain!
I have finished John McEnroe's autobiography - he has been surprisingly frank about what he considers are his shortcomings.
I have enjoyed the book - he is a sports personality that these days I particularly admire.
I should love to meet him!
Speaking of him reminds me....
Another week of Roland Garros....... and then Wimbledon fortnight coming soon!
You never did say what Miss O'H thought about her seven foot photography experience?
When are you going to see it?

Hello, Elle!
I always liked John McEnroe.
He seems a decent lad.
I am sure the book is good.
A fine change from Miss Peckwitt!
Young Miss O'Hara is very excited about being "on display"!
"Dead chuffed", as we say up here. (Do you have that phrase?)
Her and Mum are going down to the Waterfront to see it after school tomorrow.
I have several photos of it.
First ones were sent from Belfast, would you believe!
My friend over there follows my son on FaceBook and sent them when she saw them posted.
My son was several minutes later sending them to me!
I shall wait until one of the young ones offers me a lift to see it.
I have had other things on my mind lately, but they should be resolved later this week.

Good evening, Pigale!
I have been searching YouTube and have found the clip I mentioned.
Amira sings "O Sole Mio" with Patrizio Buanne, a young Italian tenor.
It was at a concert in South Africa.
It was absolutely wonderful!